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Ha, I have witnessed something close to this…no white photons, only Red!

If you park in the lot behind the dinner hall there is 110v power available.

rhudson wrote: ↑Mon Aug 30, 2021 9:43 am Is it possible to go up to LLCC early? Monday (today) or Tuesday? Will any lodging be available? Are any MAS members going to be there already?

Ricard I show that you canceled you attendance to NNSF, is that correct, just want to make sure.

No unfortunately we are only allowed to arrive on Wednesday. Maybe next year we can expand to a full week to increase the possibility of good weather. Fill out the questionnaire I emailed out and give us your opinion.

Yes, you need to leave Tue AM. There is no dinner Monday night, or brunch on Tue.

Please note that the FAQ for NNSF needs updated. We will get this updated ASAP.

1. Is there camping available AT LLCC? We are offering the ability to park your camper at LLCC, but it is not a true camp ground. 2. Is it tent camping or can I bring my small (13') travel trailer? You can tent or bring a travel trailer. 3. Where is camping located on the property is relation to the...

Sureshks wrote: ↑Mon Jun 07, 2021 3:24 pm Suresh,

“If there are MAS members at LLCC that are not part of the Rover event we can just keep them south of the shed”

Let’s not jump to any conclusions here, MAS people have 1st Preferences on the field. If you have questions please email me.

clayton wrote: ↑Mon Jun 07, 2021 2:58 pm There is a LLCC regular star Party those nights? viewtopic.php?f=32&t=12342

If I go as a MAS member I need to sign up on the LLCC Discussion Forum correct?

Yes you need to sign up. It’s a regular star party.

The Long Lake Conservation Center is still running in dormant mode. This means that they have limited staff and are not allowing other groups access yet. MAS has been given permission to continue with our monthly star parties with a couple special requirements. 1. The committee needs to let the LLCC...

It looks like they allow different focal length objectives to be used. The right one is low profile and the left one is high profile. If you cannot get your object in focus with one, then try the other.

The remaining star parties scheduled for LLCC this year are still on. We are able to keep using the Marcom house room 1 & 2 for the rest of the scheduled star parties for 2020. Please follow the Covid guide lines from the MAS and LLCC. The LLCC guidelines state that one person per room unless th...

NNSF is still a go, but it will be scaled down from normal. No lectures, no meals provided, and single room occupancy. Registration is open and is limited as space provides. http://www.mnastro.org/northern-nights-star-fest/ https://longlakecc.campbrainregistration.com/ Ken Hugill Begin forwarded mes...

Imagers May be able to share progress of pictures on google hangout. As far as observing, I might have better luck looking at different types of lights and identify what kind of build or wavelength it is.

Join us for our 10th Minnesota Astronomical Society – Northern Nights Star Fest (NNSF). This event is held under the dark, dark skies in rural Aitkin County, about 125 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Offered in cooperation with the Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC). August 28 - September 3, ...

I hate Minnesota weather! This state sucks for Astronomy. Photon deprivation depression is a real condition.

I can't make it either

We have advertised in the magazines the past. We missed it the year. We also decided not to spend money advertising in Reflector since we have not seen anyone signup due to the add. I think a few posters at Alcon would be the best advertising we can do this year. The field will hold about 50 scopes,...

I'm calling the BBQ off for tonight. My weather tools are showing high and medium clouds with a cloud band hanging nearby all night.

We are watching the weather for Friday night. Saturday night looks like a bust, so if it's on we are thinking of Friday night at 7pm now. I will make final decision at noon Friday when the sky clocks are updated.

The forecast looks bad for both nights. I looked at three different forecasts and I think we should change the date to the 24th. So it's official, we are pushing it out a week.

Looks like we will not have much of a turn out since it's Father's Day on Sunday. The weather is not looking that good either. If it's clear out Friday night or Saturday night, the cookout will be at noon on Saturday the 17th. We can do some solar observing as well. If the weather is bad, then we wi...

Brandon, I enjoyed your lecture, and would like to see you compose a list of "if your in this state, don't miss this" list. Maybe it can be a new AL list, visit X number of sites that have had significance in Astronmy or out reach. That being said, I really can't just ignor the politics yo...

We plan on having a cook out at the LLCC on the 17th of June, if weather permits. If you can RSVP so I know what to buy, that would help. Noon cookout. Dogs, burgers, chips, potato salad, watermelon and pop provided. If weather is bad then we will shoot for the 24th. Let's do some Solar observing, s...

We have Marcum House rooms 1-2 and 12-13 open for you this weekend. There should be a key for the Dining Hall inside your garage. Also, please park your cars by the North Star Lodge or Dining Hall. They have the ATV club doing youth training and may need to use the Marcum House lot Right now the onl...